Within Telugu devotional life, the *Śiva Stutis* function on multiple levels: * **Ritual:** Integral to *Abhiṣekam* and *Rudrābhiṣeka* ceremonies. * **Educational:** Tools for learning Sanskrit through familiar Telugu script. * **Musical:** Sources for Carnatic and bhajan compositions. * **Philosophical:** Vehicles for Advaitic meditation on the identity of self and Śiva. Their inclusive simplicity allows participation across castes, genders, and educational backgrounds, embodying the democratizing spirit of bhakti.